Define homoleptic and heteroleptic complexes.

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Define homoleptic and heteroleptic complexes.

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Homoleptic : When metal atom/ion is linked with one type of ligands. Example, [Ni(CO)4].

Heteroleptic : With the more than one kind of ligands. Example, [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+.

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